Tips and Rules for Design of Reinforced Concrete Columns
The Constructor
JANUARY 17, 2021
The design of reinforced concrete (RC) column is carried out by following certain procedures. However, some specific rules and requirements need to.
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Design of Steel Tanks
The Constructor
FEBRUARY 14, 2024
Design of Steel Tanks Steel tanks are defined as vessels made of steel plates, utilized for storing various liquids such as water, petroleum, diesel, and kerosene oil. When situated on the ground, they are supported either by cement concrete foundations or steel […] The post Design of Steel Tanks appeared first on The Constructor.
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Structural engineering solutions for office-to-residential conversion
BD+C
SEPTEMBER 28, 2023
Structural engineering solutions for office-to-residential conversion 0 qpurcell Thu, 09/28/2023 - 10:37 Office Buildings IMEG's Edwin Dean, Joe Gulden, and Doug Sweeney, share seven key focuses for structural engineers when planning office-to-residential conversions. faces a housing deficit of 3.8 million units.
Design of Doubly Reinforced Concrete Rectangular Beams with Example
The Constructor
OCTOBER 30, 2020
The doubly reinforced concrete beam design may be required when a beam’s cross-section is limited because of architectural or other considerations.
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How to Design Reinforced Concrete Beam for Shear? Example Included
The Constructor
FEBRUARY 19, 2021
Shear design of reinforced concrete (RC) beam involves the determination of spacing between stirrups. Shear is a word used for forces that work.
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COMMON DESIGN FAULTS CAUSING DAMAGE TO CONCRETE
The Constructor
SEPTEMBER 17, 2014
Errors during construction of concrete structures at site alone are not responsible for the damage of the concrete. Design and detailing errors of. Detailing Guide How To Guide Structural Design Structural Engineering Design'
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Thumb Rules and Specifications for Design of Reinforced Concrete Beam
The Constructor
NOVEMBER 10, 2020
The design of a reinforced concrete beam is achieved through a trial and error method. However, design codes, certain thumb rules, and past.
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What are Load Factors and Strength Reduction Factors in Concrete Strength Design Method?
The Constructor
SEPTEMBER 14, 2020
In the strength design method, the safety of concrete structures is ensured by using load factors and strength reduction factors. The load factors.
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Limit State, Working Stress and Ultimate Load Method of Structural Design
The Constructor
APRIL 12, 2024
This was the traditional method of design not only for reinforced concrete, but also for structural steel and timber design. The post Limit State, Working Stress and Ultimate Load Method of Structural Design appeared first on The Constructor.
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Concrete Design Methods: Uses, Comparison, and Advantages
The Constructor
FEBRUARY 3, 2020
Concrete design methods or concrete design philosophies such as working stress method, ultimate strength method, and limit state method are used for.
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Design Procedure of Reinforced Concrete T-beam with Example
The Constructor
NOVEMBER 15, 2020
T-beams are formed when reinforced concrete floor slabs, roofs, and decks are cast monolithically with their supporting beams. Generally, formworks.
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7 Common Design Faults Causing Damage to Concrete
The Constructor
AUGUST 27, 2019
There are number of common design faults that lead to the damage of concrete and hence the capacity of the structural member would be reduced.
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214 Construction Joint in Concrete – Types, Location Selection and Advantages
The Constructor
OCTOBER 22, 2018
Construction joint is placed when the mass concreting works are done and cannot be completed on a single stretch. The interface of the past.
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How to Estimate Preliminary Sizes of Concrete Elements?
The Constructor
NOVEMBER 15, 2020
Estimation of preliminary sizes of concrete elements is crucial for the design of structural concrete elements. Initially, the designer has to.
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FAILURE MODES OF CONCRETE COLUMNS
The Constructor
SEPTEMBER 13, 2014
Reinforced concrete column is a compression member and transfers the loads from structure to the ground through foundations. Design Guide How To Guide Structural Design Structural Engineering Design Design cosiderations' There are three types of.
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Economical Design of Reinforced Concrete Columns to Reduce Cost
The Constructor
OCTOBER 4, 2017
Economical design of reinforced concrete columns and its construction practices and recommendations to reduce its cost of construction is.
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Tips to Avoid Reinforcement and Embedment Congestion in Concrete Members
The Constructor
NOVEMBER 11, 2020
Designers should consider possible congestions in reinforced concrete members while designing concrete structures. They should follow specifications.
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Concrete Slab Thickness Calculator
CivilJungle
AUGUST 7, 2023
What Is a Concrete Slab Thickness Calculator? A Concrete Slab Thickness Calculator is a tool used in civil and structural engineering to estimate the required thickness of a concrete slab for a given design load, span length, maximum allowable deflection, […]
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Fundamental Assumptions for Reinforced Concrete Design
The Constructor
MAY 14, 2019
The fundamental assumptions of reinforced concrete Design are the basis for the structural mechanics which is one of the main tools used for the.
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Journal of Structural Engineering
The Constructor
DECEMBER 25, 2011
Related posts: Journal of Environmental Engineering Journal of Management in Engineering Journal of Construction Engineering and Management Uncertainty in Structural Engineering SEMINAR / PROJECT TOPICS IN STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING Structural Analysis?
STRENGTHENING OF RINFORCED CONCRETE BEAMS
The Constructor
SEPTEMBER 10, 2013
Reinforced concrete beams need strengthening when the existing steel bars in the beam are unsafe or insufficient, or when the loads applied to the. Beam Design How To Guide Strengthening & Retrofitting Strengthening of Structure Structural Engineering Beams Strengthnening of Structures'
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RCC SLAB DESIGN AND DETAILING GUIDE
The Constructor
SEPTEMBER 19, 2013
RCC Slab Design Guidelines: a) Effective span of slab: Effective span of slab shall be lesser of the two 1. Design Guide How To Guide Slab Design Structural Engineering reinforced concrete Slab design Structural Design' L = clear span + d (effective depth.
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223 DESIGN OF REINFORCED CONCRETE WALL
The Constructor
DECEMBER 8, 2012
Reinforced concrete wall is designed as a compression member. Reinforced concrete wall is used in case where beam is not provided and load from the.
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244 DESIGN OF REINFORCED CONCRETE FOUNDATIONS
The Constructor
FEBRUARY 25, 2013
Reinforced concrete foundations are designed based on column loads and moments at base and the soil data. Following are the types of foundations in.
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How to Design Axially Loaded RC Short Column as per ACI 318-19? Example Included
The Constructor
MARCH 16, 2021
The design of an axially loaded reinforced concrete (RC) short column is quite simple and straightforward. It is governed by the strength of.
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264 MEASURING LOSS OF PRESTRESS IN PRESTRESSED CONCRETE
The Constructor
APRIL 12, 2013
Instruments for measuring loss of prestress in prestressed concrete: The initial pre-stressing force applied to. How To Guide Material Testing Guide Prestressed Concrete Design Structural Engineering Prestressed Concrete'
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How to Construct Concrete Stairs ?
The Constructor
OCTOBER 24, 2018
Concrete stairs are set of steps constructed using concrete and steel that leads from one floor to another floor inside the building for the easy.
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Structural engineer speeds skyscraper construction with novel building core design
BD+C
AUGUST 6, 2019
That method, however, proved uneconomical, and was replaced, in the 1980s, by structural systems with braces of large composite columns filled with concrete. In the 1960s, tall buildings were braced around their perimeters, but developers and tenants objected to obstructed views, which led to a shift toward steel cores.
SAFE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF MULTISTOREY RCC BUILDINGS
The Constructor
APRIL 4, 2013
MULTISTOREY REINFORCED CONCRETE BUILDINGS A large number of reinforced concrete multistoreyed frame buildings were heavily damaged and many of them. Buildings Earthquake Engineering High rise structures Structural Design Structural Engineering Structures Design Earthquake Design high rise structure Tall Buildings'
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DESIGN STEPS OF RCC MEMBER FOR SHEAR AND TORSION
The Constructor
APRIL 9, 2013
Design of a reinforced concrete section for shear is carried on in the following steps: (a) Determine nominal shear stress of concrete by using. Design Guide How To Guide Structural Design Structural Engineering Design cosiderations Structural'
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BLAST RESISTANT DESIGN OF STRUCTURES
The Constructor
DECEMBER 26, 2013
Reinforced concrete can provide substantial protection from even extreme blast loading. The relatively large mass of concrete elements provides an. Structural Design Structural Engineering Design Structural'
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131 Types of Joints in Concrete Water Tank Structures and their Spacings
The Constructor
AUGUST 18, 2018
Joints in liquid retaining concrete structures are important part of its design as joints are required as per size and position of structure.
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STRENGTH EVALUATION OF CONCRETE BUILDINGS
The Constructor
MAY 23, 2014
How To Guide Non-Destructive Tests Structual Inspection Structural Engineering Structural Evaluation Loads on Structures Structural Analysis Structural Design' Load arrangements, load intensity, loading criteria, instrumentation.
Everything You Need to Know About Concrete Slabs in Building Construction
The Constructor
NOVEMBER 23, 2020
Concrete slabs are structural elements used to create flat horizontal surfaces, like floors, ceilings, and roof decks. They support and transfer the.
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261 Design of Reinforced Concrete Structures – An exclusive ebook for civil & structural engineers
Construction Cost Estimating
FEBRUARY 22, 2016
Subramanian has written an exclusive ebook alias “Design of Reinforced Concrete Structures”. This construction ebook is intended to fulfill the requirements of the students who desire to register their names with the undergraduate civil and structural engineering programs.
BIM for Reinforced Concrete – From Design to Detailing in One Model
BIM & Beam
AUGUST 1, 2018
This is the third blog post in a series that discusses the advantages of working on concrete projects in a BIM process for structural engineers. Allows users to design and detail with rebar clash prevention in mind to reduce clashes both in the preconstruction and site execution project phases.
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Construction Cost Estimating
MAY 4, 2018
ASDIP Concrete is a set of modules which are fully devoted for the design of concrete members like beams, columns and walls depended on the newest ACI 318 specifications. These specifications can explain the time wasting calculations in any type of structural engineering office; while this ASDIP Concrete 3.1.7v
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The Role of Ductility in Construction for Flexible and Resilient Designs
Building Radar
OCTOBER 8, 2024
Ductility is a critical property in construction that significantly influences the design and performance of structures, particularly in areas prone to seismic activity. It refers to a material’s ability to deform under stress without failing, allowing for flexible designs that can withstand significant forces.
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52 Bamboo Reinforced Concrete – Properties, Mix Proportion, Design and Construction
The Constructor
DECEMBER 12, 2016
Bamboo reinforced concrete mix proportion, design principles and construction technique with properties of bamboo as reinforcement in concrete is.
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Minimum and Maximum Reinforcement Ratio in Different Reinforced Concrete Members
The Constructor
NOVEMBER 20, 2020
The minimum reinforcement ratio is the lowest possible quantity of steel that should be embedded in structural concrete elements to prevent premature.
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DETAILING OF RCC BEAMS
The Constructor
MAY 13, 2013
Concrete is strong in. Beam Design Structural Engineering Beam Detailing reinforced concrete Structural Design' Detailing of Beams ? Beam carries transverse external loads that cause bending moment, shear forces and in some cases torsion ?
Some useful tips on reinforced concrete design
Construction Cost Estimating
DECEMBER 20, 2018
While designing the reinforced concrete members, it is necessary to check the steel reinforcement in jobsite prior to arrange concrete. Besides, ensure the concrete foundations, beams, columns, etc. are constructed as per design norms. In our experience, this has been the result of architectural design and.
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RCC Column Design ? An exclusive mobile based app for civil and structural engineers
Construction Cost Estimating
JUNE 14, 2018
RCC Column Design is an exclusive app for civil and structural engineers. There are several fields in the app which range from Factored Axial Load (kN), Length (mm), Width (mm), Concrete Strength (M15, M20 and M25), Steel Strength (HYSD 415, HYSD 500). This app is available in google play store.
BALANCED, UNDER-REINFORCED AND OVER-REINFORCED SECTIONS
The Constructor
SEPTEMBER 8, 2014
Moment of resistance of reinforced concrete beams are calculated based on following assumptions: 1. Structural Design Structural Engineering Beam Design Design cosiderations Structural' Plane sections remain plane in bending up to the.
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